Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick

By: David Wong, Jason Pargin

Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans

Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author David Wong's Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick is the latest - and arguably greatest - sci-fi thriller in the Zoey Ashe series.

In the futuristic city of Tabula Ra$a, Zoey Ashe is like a fish so far out of water that it has achieved orbit. After inheriting a criminal empire, the 23-year-old finds herself under threat from all sides as a rogue's gallery of larger-than-life enemies think they smell weakness.

On the eve of the world's most lavish and ridiculous Halloween celebration, a steamer trunk-sized box arrives at Zoey's door, and she is shocked to find that it contains a disemboweled corpse. She is even more shocked when that corpse, controlled by an unknown party, rises and goes on a rampage through the house. Speaking in an electronic voice, it publicly accuses Zoey of being its murderer. This is the kind of thing that almost never happened at her old job.

The city was already a ticking time bomb of publicity-hungry vigilantes with superhuman enhancements, and Zoey knows this turn of events is unlikely to improve the situation. Now, she and her team of high-tech tricksters have to solve this bizarre murder while simultaneously keeping Tabula Ra$a from descending into chaos.

“Biting humor and blatant digs at modern society overlay a subtly brilliant and thoughtful plot” (Publishers Weekly) in John Dies at the End author David Wong’s first installment of the Zoey Ashe series, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits. Now, “one of today’s great satirists” (Nerdist) is back with Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick, the second installment in a “Technicolor tomorrowland” (Kirkus Reviews).

©2020 David Wong, Jason Pargin (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

Fun story, solid sociological foundation

This was such a wild and fun and deeply silly story set on a framework of a lot of hours dedicated to thinking about the direction our culture is heading in. While it feels over-the-top at first blush, the more I think about it, the more realistic of an outcome “Tabula Rasa”, the city where the story takes place, feels.

The voices of each character, even the villains, feels honest and reflective of real people and viewpoints. They’re treated with nuance and depth. The female protagonist’s voice felt authentic and relatable. I especially like that there are multiple BIPOC people represented in ways that steers clear of stereotypes and standard overused tropes.

I have always enjoyed listening to “David Wong” speak about his viewpoints on society and culture and class and the future and it is so fun to read those thoughts come to life.

Only thing I disliked about this book is the fact that I will now have to wait for him to write the next one in this series.

Great book, hit and miss narration

Overall, a great story. However the narration is a little uneven. Elizabeth Evans does a decent job with the general exposition but, the voices and the vocal inflections that she chooses for the characters often distract me from the story. I realize that sort of thing is subjective so, your mileage may vary. Whether you like the narrator or not, you'll love the novel if you like Wong's other books. If you haven't read David Wong before, I don't recommend starting with this one. I'm going to start the book again within the week but, I'm actually going to read it this time, instead of listening to the audio version. Highly recommended despite those caveats.

Excellent book in a excellent series.

The book is well written, engaging, laugh out loud funny at points and it made me gasp a few times. Also a rather poinginant illustration of where aspects of the future may be pointing.

listen at 1.50

this was a really fun, well-written book. I love this narrator, and she didn't disappoint. I wish it hadn't ended!

clever&amusing narrative and fantastic delivery

Elizabeth Evans's narration of this book was fantastic, I finished it in a day and was happily entertained from start to finish. I can't speak on a comparison to other David Wong novels as this is the first I've had the pleasure of enjoying, I'll draw the obvious conclusion that this is a story apart from "John does in the end", I found it immensely entertaining and a unique scenario and world that was captivating and consuming. worth the credit, I'll be checking out David's other books, going in with high expectations, if this book is any kind of indication.

freaking awesome!! did not let me down!!

did not disappoint just as entertaining as all the rest of his books. great characters I can't say enough good things about this book. and no PC snowflake business sleeping in

Love David Wong's work

My life is spent either entrenched in a DLW anxiously awaiting his next. Waiting on the next will be with a smike on my face due to this offering. Quite the world and set of characters DW has created, and the story does not disappoint. Not ad drawn out as his previous works, but just as captivating.

Narrated beautifully

Now an audiobook requires not only a good story but of course a solid narrator, as well. And Evans nailed it for the second time. I’ve noticed that some female narrators don’t have a variety of voices at their command, but she certainly does. Also the story was even better than the first one, which was a feat in itself.
Only critique is to David Wong. Will you get off your ass and write faster? I want more and I’m really impatient.

Another home run!

If you haven't read a David Wong book, stop what you're doing and get started now! Another masterful blend of genres, and a story that will keep you guessing until the end. I hope this isn't the last we see of Zoey Ashe and the Suits.

Perfect Amount of Action and Absurdity

David Wong is becoming an all-time favorite author of mine and I can’t wait until the next Zoey book!

Zoey is incredibly relatable and fallible, but she ends up surprising you in the best possible ways. I appreciate her witty banter and the touch of absurdity that we get, being just slightly ahead in the future.

Do yourself a favor and get all David Wong’s books and listen to them. You will be highly entertained. I think David Wong might be the new Christopher Moore, which is a huge compliment!!